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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804,490.34, 1,206,479.22 and 264,623.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804,490.34, 1,206,479.22 and 264,623.07 is: 396,850.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804,490.34 : 1,206,479.22 = 264,623.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804,490.34/1,206,479.22 = 264,623.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804,490.34x = 1,206,479.22 × 264,623.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804,490.34x = 319,262,236,424.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,262,236,424.74/804,490.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396,850.30

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